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NYU Dramatic Writing 2025
First time applying to the program. Submitted...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 21, 2025
Waitlisted (After Interview)
AFI Screenwriting 2025
First time applying to the program. Completed...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 27, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
Waitlisted (After Interview)
AFI Conservatory - Fall 2025 - Directing
This is way too long of a question process. It...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
Admitted (After Interview)
UCLA PRODUCER PROGRAM - Fall 2025
First time applying to graduate school, straight out of undergraduate.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 27, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 6, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2025
Admitted (After Interview)
CalArts Film Directing MFA
the process is smooth and straightforward, and...
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 5, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2025
Latest Film School Reviews
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Prague Film School
Not worth the moneyI wish I had seen something like this when I was searching. I had contacted some ex students through instagram but I later realized that when students are young and have not lived in Europe such as Indian young students for whom traveling to the heart of Europe is a big change already and can... -
Temple University - School of Theater, Film and Media Arts
Went in with no experience, came out a bona fide filmmakerGrowing up, I knew I'd be an arts major and professional, I just struggled to figure out what medium I wanted to commit my adult life toward. The closest thing I got to film before choosing this program on a whim was a brief exploration of stick figure animation and messing around in iMovie. I... -
Ryerson University
Best Film School in Canada? - location can't be beat, but faculty needs a shake upAs with any film school, you're going to get out what you put in. Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly called Ryerson, the name changed because the guy was the architect of the residential school system... YIKES) had a reputation for being the best film school in Canada when I applied back... -
NYU Tisch Kanbar Institute of Film & Television
NYU Dual Degree MBA/MFA ProgramFirst of all, the program does not provide a safety net in terms of job placement. Every year the program admits, at most, 5 people, and the least the teachers running the program could do is introduce us to companies who are in the market to hire. They are (the teachers) some of the most... -
Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence is Great!Sarah Lawrence has a very unique approach to learning, with a focus on small class seminars and one on one projects completed with professors. This approach carries over into film classes, with most being small group classes focused on completing specific projects. I really enjoyed all my film...
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
- Views: 18K
- Reaction score: 4
Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable... -
How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- Updated
- 21 min read
- Views: 21K
- Reaction score: 5
- Reviews: 1
Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is... -
How to Get Into Columbia University School of the Arts: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 12 min read
- Views: 7K
- Reaction score: 1
The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 10 min read
- Views: 5K
As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking... -
How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
- Svaja Paka
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- 33 min read
- Views: 81K
- Reaction score: 18
- Comments: 6
- Reviews: 5
Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by... -
How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 15 min read
- Views: 892
- Reaction score: 1
Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school...
Film Student Interviews
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Q & A With Adriano Mirchou, LMU Graduate Film Production Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
- Views: 4K
- Reaction score: 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA, the hub of the film industry, Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television was ranked by Hollywood... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
- 2 min read
- Views: 2K
- Reaction score: 1
This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on... -
UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
- Views: 4K
- Reaction score: 1
Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for... -
Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
- Views: 5K
- Reaction score: 2
For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
- Chris W
- 12 min read
- Views: 11K
- Reaction score: 18
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 1
"I went to Columbia because I wanted to be a better storyteller and understanding structure... and I do think my storytelling has gotten better... -
Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student
- Chris W
- 7 min read
- Views: 10K
- Reaction score: 15
- Comments: 5
“Film School is still Graduate School... you're still getting a master's and there's still traditional work that has to be done. And a lot of...
Latest blog entries
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Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...
- briolson
- 3 min read
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Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day where I completely could not do anything productive... -
Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?
- briolson
- 3 min read
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My therapist today told me I was exhibiting signs of burn out. Chiefly, lack of motivation to finalize my edit for the short film TASTE that I... -
My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC
- briolson
- 3 min read
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I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook) In the process, it was... -
How to create your Blog on FilmSchool.org
- Chris W
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- 2 min read
- Views: 2K
- Miscellaneous
Thanks to our wonderful Supporting Members we are now able to offer the Student Blog feature to all members on the site. All members can create... -
Add your first Blog Entry
- Chris W
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- Miscellaneous
So you've created a Blog Home page and had some fun with page tabs... now let's write your first post. Blog entries can be: An introduction... -
Add a Portfolio, Contact, or Resume page (optional)
- Chris W
- 1 min read
- Views: 4K
- Miscellaneous
Once you have a blog home page you can optionally add new tabs at the top for your portfolio, contact information, or resume. Here's an example...
Latest Scholarships
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $46200
- Academic Requirements
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Advertising
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Photography
- Radio
- Screenwriting
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- College Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Interview
- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Resume
- Screenplay
- Video Submission
- MagdaleneB
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 38
- Views: 583
- Reaction score: 1
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 45
- Views: 994
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Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard was...- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Resume
- Video Submission
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 71
- Views: 1K
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Greater Than Gatsby Scholarship
Established by Greater Than Gatsby as part of a new initiative to establish a channel of support for the next generation, the Greater Than Gatsby...- Deadline
- May 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $1000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Communications
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- English
- Film
- Illustration
- Journalism
- Motion Design
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Screenwriting
- Theater
- TV Journalism
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 95
- Views: 1K
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SCAD Challenge Film Scholarship
Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, The University for Creative Careers. SCAD Challenge...- Deadline
- Feb 12, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $4000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Illustration
- Motion Design
- Photography
- Screenwriting
- Theater
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- College Transcript
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Interview
- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Resume
- SAT, ACT, or GRE scores
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 54
- Views: 2K
For example:
- AFI Conservatory - American Film Institute
- USC - Film and Television Production (MFA)
- Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.)
- NYU - Tisch Film and Television (M.F.A.)
Latest Film School Reviews
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Prague Film SchoolNot worth the moneyI wish I had seen something like this when I was searching. I had contacted some ex students through instagram but I later realized that when...
- Anonymous
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Temple University - School of Theater, Film and Media ArtsWent in with no experience, came out a bona fide filmmakerGrowing up, I knew I'd be an arts major and professional, I just struggled to figure out what medium I wanted to commit my adult life toward. The...
- Anonymous
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Ryerson UniversityBest Film School in Canada? - location can't be beat, but faculty needs a shake upAs with any film school, you're going to get out what you put in. Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly called Ryerson, the name changed...
- mattyDraps
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NYU Tisch Kanbar Institute of Film & TelevisionNYU Dual Degree MBA/MFA ProgramFirst of all, the program does not provide a safety net in terms of job placement. Every year the program admits, at most, 5 people, and the...
- Anonymous
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Sarah Lawrence CollegeSarah Lawrence is Great!Sarah Lawrence has a very unique approach to learning, with a focus on small class seminars and one on one projects completed with professors...
- tbone
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